The distance between Derby and Reading is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Derby to Reading by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Reading.
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There are several options for getting from Derby to Reading by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Derby and Reading is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Derby and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Reading is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Reading. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Reading with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 25m.
CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Reading. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Derby and Reading. We recommend that you drive to Reading. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Reading. The distance is around 207km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar | 2h 25m | £95($110) | hourly | 224km (139 miles) |
Train | 2h 25m | £76($90) | 6 times a week | 224km (139 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £24($28) | on demand | 207km (129 miles) |
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.